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Adrian Enzastiga

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter

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Adrian Enzastiga is an arts reporter at The Daily Iowan, and enjoys writing about famous writers. He is a first-year student at the UI majoring in English and creative writing, and cinema, with a minor in dance.

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Kristian Matsson sings during a performance by The Tallest Man On Earth at the Englert Theater on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Matsson, the brain behind The Tallest Man on Earth, released his latest album I Love You. It's a Fever Dream. released on April 19, 2019.

Tallest Man on Earth blows the roof off Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
May 3, 2019
Trainers gather to take down a nearby Alolan Raichu raid after the tournament.

Trainers challenge each other for the Iron Throne during Pokémon Go community tournament

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 29, 2019
Kuldeep Singh performs his Odissi dance in the Englert on April 26, 2019.

Kuldeep Singh shines in Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 27, 2019
Contributed

FilmScene and Englert partner to raise more than $6 million together

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 21, 2019
Contributed

Beer, rock to shake up Wildwood on 4/20

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 17, 2019
UI dancers Margaret Korn (left) and Zoe Maish (right) perform “Mud-Holes” during a rehearsal in Space/Place on Tuesday. “Mud-Holes” was choreographed by Eloy Barragán, a UI associate professor of dance.

Eight powerful choreographers to bring their talent to Space/Place

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 12, 2019
Members of the Asian American Student Union prepare Ché Thài for Taste of Asia in the IMU kitchen on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The event will take place in the IMU Main Lounge on April 12, 2019 at 9:00 pm.

Taste of Asia brings flavor, culture to IMU

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
April 11, 2019
Kaia Kater performs in Hancher Auditorium on March 30, 2019. Kater is a singer-songwriter who has been nominated for a Juno award for contemporary roots album of the year.

Kaia Kater brings passion, personal stories to Hancher

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
March 31, 2019
Current Joys performs at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The show was one of a variety of events during the second day of the Mission Creek festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Mission Creek comes to Iowa City next week

Naomi Hofferber and Adrian Enzastiga
March 27, 2019
UI freshman Brady Vanlo poses for a portrait at Gabe's on Monday, March 11, 2019. Also known as Vyvans, Vanlo has been a DJ for nearly three years, playing gigs for local bars, house parties and special events.

DJ VyVans drops the bass for Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
March 13, 2019
Camille Lazzarotto lifts weights at the CRWC on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Lazzarotto is an athletic trainer at the recreation center and works out in-between the times she has clients.

Into the world of weightlifting: cutoffs, hoodies, and breaking gender roles

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
March 6, 2019
Piff the Magic Dragon roars into the Englert

Piff the Magic Dragon roars into the Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 28, 2019
Black Art; Real Stories to perform, wrapping up Black History Month

Black Art; Real Stories to perform, wrapping up Black History Month

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 27, 2019
Weekend of comedy to flood Iowa City

Weekend of comedy to flood Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 27, 2019
Contributed

Damien Sneed to pay respects to Dr. MLK Jr. at Hancher

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 21, 2019
Junior Teresa Mora plays Black Ops 2 in her room at Currier Hall in Iowa City on Monday, February 18, 2019.

EGaming: the competition behind the computer

Adrian Enzastiga and Haley Triem
February 20, 2019
Moss sign is seen on February 12, 2019.

Iowa City female business owners, from froyo to retail

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 13, 2019
Swipe Right: The dating game of the 21st century

Swipe Right: The dating game of the 21st century

Naomi Hofferber, Adrian Enzastiga, and Philip Runia
February 13, 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Warner Bros)

Review: Lego Movie 2 makes a two-hour commercial fun

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 10, 2019
Actors prepare to set the scene for Busted, a play written by Jason Grobstich during a dress rehearsal for the 10-minute plays. The 10-minute plays feature a variety of student playwrights and actors as they perform short sequences of plays.

10-Minute Play Festival puts spotlight on undergrads

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
February 6, 2019
UI cinema major Rob Strang poses for a portrait at the Lindquist Center in Iowa City on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Strang taught himself how to film and edit videos last year and hopes to produce sitcoms in the future.

From music videos to horror-critique

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
January 30, 2019
Lead vocalist and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes sings during "An Evening with Dawes" at the Englert Theater in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Dawes is an American folk-rock band hailing from Los Angeles.

Dawes brings warmth to a snowy night at the Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
January 27, 2019
A couple dancing and dressed in 1920s style clothing at the Swing Dance Club's Gatsby Dance on Jan. 26 at the IMU.

Great Gatsby Dance swings through the IMU

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
January 27, 2019
University of Iowa student, Nick May poses for a portrait with his tattoo sleeve on Monday, January 14th, 2019.

Getting inked, from building needles to now

Naomi Hofferber and Adrian Enzastiga
January 16, 2019
Grateful Dead cover band Winterland drivin' that train to Englert

Grateful Dead cover band Winterland drivin’ that train to Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
December 12, 2018
The man with all the stories to stop in Iowa City

The man with all the stories to stop in Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
December 5, 2018
Canadian Brass performs their annual Christmas show at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, November 30, 2018. The band performed brass renditions of classic holiday orchestral pieces. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Canadian Brass brings the holiday season to Hancher

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
December 1, 2018
In this multiple exposure image, dancers perform in the Department of Dance’s collaborative performance, Point.0 at Space Place Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

Collaborative Performance to make a stunning show at Space Place Theater

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 29, 2018
Los Angeles based street artist makes a stop in his hometown, Iowa City

Los Angeles based street artist makes a stop in his hometown, Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 27, 2018
The lasting legacy of Harry Potter

The lasting legacy of Harry Potter

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter
November 16, 2018
In thrift we trust: thrift culture in Iowa City

In thrift we trust: thrift culture in Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 14, 2018
Chris Witaske

The UI alums behind the Netflix original ‘Love’

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 14, 2018
Lucy Silag poses in Java House on Nov. 1

From University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop to publishing for Amazon

Adrian Enzastiga
November 14, 2018
Caroline Meek poses with her book, Project Canvas

UI student to publish book of writing advice with 61 different authors

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 14, 2018
Kesha takes the stage at the US Cellular Center Friday night.

Kesha rocks the U.S. Cellular Center at free concert over the weekend

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
November 5, 2018
UI Dance Department and IWP collaborate to put on inventive performance

UI Dance Department and IWP collaborate to put on inventive performance

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter
October 26, 2018
Yusong Ju raps at the University of Iowa Chinese Music Club's outdoor performance at the Iowa City Ped Mall on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

UI student and rapper Nobi remains in the shadows of the hip-hop world

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 17, 2018

U.S. Cellular to give away free Kesha tickets

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter
October 12, 2018
FilmScene hosts horror movie marathon

FilmScene hosts horror movie marathon

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter
October 12, 2018
Head-driven female comedians to take Witching Hour stage

Head-driven female comedians to take Witching Hour stage

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 11, 2018
André Wright speaks to models for his clothing line “Born Leaders United” during a practice run on Oct. 4, 2018. Wright’s clothing line will premier among others during the “Alley Fashion Extravaganza” on Oct. 12, as part of the Witching Hour festival.

Fall fashion comes to Witching Hour Festival

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 10, 2018
Students in the University of Iowa's Department of Dance perform in Dance Gala 2018 in Space Place Theater on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UI Dance Department holds 37th annual Dance Gala

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 10, 2018
Dina Nayeri, graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, addresses the audience as she accepts the 2018 Paul Engle Prize at the Coralville Public Library on Oct. 4, 2018. Nayeri receives this award for her novel Refuge, which details her experience as a refugee and the experiences of many others.

UI Writers’ Workshop alum receives Paul Engle Prize

Adrian Enzastiga and Maleaha Brings Plenty
October 7, 2018
UNESCO City of Literature organization brings novelist to Iowa City

UNESCO City of Literature organization brings novelist to Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 7, 2018
Music artist Common addresses members of the media during a Meet and Greet at the Voxman Music Building in Iowa City on Oct. 6, 2018. The meet and greet, organized by AFRO house, gave African-American students the opportunity to talk with Common about his successes and struggles.

Common shares stories and wisdom in Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 7, 2018
"Venom" features a character whose visual appeal made him a hit at Marvel Comics in the 1990s, and continues to this day. (Sony Pictures)

New Marvel blockbuster falls flat

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 6, 2018
Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Anastacia Renée gives powerful performance at Prairie Lights poetry reading

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
October 2, 2018
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival presents unique culture, amazing performances

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival presents unique culture, amazing performances

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
September 30, 2018
Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Iowa City Book Festival beginning its latest chapter this week

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
September 30, 2018
Renowned Philadelphia Orchestra headlines at Hancher

Renowned Philadelphia Orchestra headlines at Hancher

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
September 24, 2018
Steve Moon of the Lowlands Bigfoot Research Group simulates a sasquatch’s “wood knock” in a wooded area near the Cedar River on Monday, Sep. 17, 2018. According to Moon, sasquatch communicate through wood knocks made by knocking branches or logs against trees and rocks. Moon uses the scientific method, print casting, photography, and audio recording to research Bigfoot.

The hunt to prove the existence of Sasquatch

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
September 20, 2018
The FilmScene theater screen is shown Dec. 10, 2015.

Bijou features discounted films for UI students each Thursday

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
September 12, 2018
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